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Top 10 NBA Players To Represent NETS And KNICKShttps://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-10-nba-players-to-represent-nets-and-knicks-87sd
As we gear up for the next battle of the NY Boroughs as the Brooklyn Nets face the New York Knicks on Monday 1/21 at 3:30pm (game LIVE on YES Network). We present the Top 10 NBA players to represent both teams throughout the years.

There is only one player currently on the Knicks or Nets who have played for both sides of the now intra-city rivalry, that being Jason Kidd. However, dozens of NBA alumni have played on both sides of the Hudson River, and a few more – like Kiki Vandeweghe and Mark Jackson – who have played for one and worked for the other in some capacity, so we've chosen to spotlight this group as the most notable.

10. Micheal Ray Richardson

Sadly, personal problems shortened Richardson’s career, but he was a three-time All-Star with the Knicks from 1979-82, and reached a fourth All-Star Game while with the Nets from 1983-86. And, as either a draft pick or a player, he was traded for two other men on this list, as well as Moses Malone.

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9. Anthony Mason

Mason played just 21 games with the Nets in 1989-90, but in five subsequent years with the Knicks he became a force, winning the 1995 Sixth Man of the Year Award and leading the NBA in minutes per game in 1995-96.

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8. Keith Van Horn

KVH played the first five years of his career in New Jersey, becoming a First Team All-Rookie selection in 1997-98 and reaching the NBA Finals in 2001-02. He later spent about two-thirds of the 2003-04 season with the Knicks, before being traded to Milwaukee in February.

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7. Buck Williams

Although Buck and his goggles came to fame when he helped Portland reach three straight Western Conference Finals and two NBA Finals from 1990-92, the ferocious rebounder spent 1981-89 as a Net (where his No. 52 is retired) and finished his career with the Knicks from 1996-99.

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6. Xavier McDaniel

The “X-Man,” who was a superstar in Seattle and amassed more than 13,000 points and 5,000 rebounds in his long NBA career, spent 1991-92 as a Knick and then finished his career as a Net from 1996-98.

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5. Stephon Marbury

A Brooklyn native, “Starbury” was an All-Star once in his three seasons with the Nets from 1999-2001, and after a stint in Phoenix, he spent five tumultuous years as a Knick that started with a bang and ended with a contentious buyout.

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4. Maurice Lucas

Despite just two seasons in that league, “The Enforcer” is on the ABA’s All-Time Team. He was pretty good in his 13 years in the NBA as well, playing one season each for the Nets (1980-81) and Knicks (1981-92) and having his #20 retired by the Blazers.

3. Dikembe Mutombo

Although he amassed most of his accolades (eight-time All-Star, four-time Defensive Player of the Year) in Denver, Atlanta, or Philly, Mutumbo played back-to-back single years with the Nets (2002-03) and Knicks (2003-04) before ending his career with Houston.

2. Bernard King

A four-time NBA All-Star, King scored nearly 20,000 points in a career that began and ended with the Nets (1977-79, 1993) and included five years in New York (1982-87) in the middle. Of note: He set the Nets franchise record for points as a rookie, then lit them up for 60 on Christmas Day 1984.

1. Jason Kidd

The most successful of the bunch with the Nets, 10-time All-Star and surefire Hall of Famer Kidd led New Jersey to two NBA Finals in his seven years in the Garden State (2001-08), and is now in the midst of his first season at Madison Square Garden.

Tune into YES Network Monday 1/21 3:30pm as The Brooklyn Nets face The New York Knicks.

]]>https://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-10-nba-players-to-represent-nets-and-knicks-87sdFri, 18 Jan 2013 15:03:41 -0500As we gear up for the next battle of the NY Boroughs as the Brooklyn Nets face the New York Knicks on <b>Monday 1/21 at 3:30pm (game LIVE on <a href="http://www.yesnetwork.com">YES Network</a>).</b> We present the Top 10 NBA players to represent both teams throughout the years.yesnetworkadultThere is only one player currently on the Knicks or Nets who have played for both sides of the now intra-city rivalry, that being Jason Kidd. However, dozens of NBA alumni have played on both sides of the Hudson River, and a few more &ndash; like Kiki Vandeweghe and Mark Jackson &ndash; who have played for one and worked for the other in some capacity, so we've chosen to spotlight this group as the most notable.nonadultSadly, personal problems shortened Richardson&rsquo;s career, but he was a three-time All-Star with the Knicks from 1979-82, and reached a fourth All-Star Game while with the Nets from 1983-86. And, as either a draft pick or a player, he was traded for two other men on this list, as well as Moses Malone.nonadultMason played just 21 games with the Nets in 1989-90, but in five subsequent years with the Knicks he became a force, winning the 1995 Sixth Man of the Year Award and leading the NBA in minutes per game in 1995-96.nonadultKVH played the first five years of his career in New Jersey, becoming a First Team All-Rookie selection in 1997-98 and reaching the NBA Finals in 2001-02. He later spent about two-thirds of the 2003-04 season with the Knicks, before being traded to Milwaukee in February.nonadultAlthough Buck and his goggles came to fame when he helped Portland reach three straight Western Conference Finals and two NBA Finals from 1990-92, the ferocious rebounder spent 1981-89 as a Net (where his No. 52 is retired) and finished his career with the Knicks from 1996-99.nonadultThe &ldquo;X-Man,&rdquo; who was a superstar in Seattle and amassed more than 13,000 points and 5,000 rebounds in his long NBA career, spent 1991-92 as a Knick and then finished his career as a Net from 1996-98.nonadultA Brooklyn native, &ldquo;Starbury&rdquo; was an All-Star once in his three seasons with the Nets from 1999-2001, and after a stint in Phoenix, he spent five tumultuous years as a Knick that started with a bang and ended with a contentious buyout.nonadultDespite just two seasons in that league, &ldquo;The Enforcer&rdquo; is on the ABA&rsquo;s All-Time Team. He was pretty good in his 13 years in the NBA as well, playing one season each for the Nets (1980-81) and Knicks (1981-92) and having his #20 retired by the Blazers.nonadultAlthough he amassed most of his accolades (eight-time All-Star, four-time Defensive Player of the Year) in Denver, Atlanta, or Philly, Mutumbo played back-to-back single years with the Nets (2002-03) and Knicks (2003-04) before ending his career with Houston.nonadultA four-time NBA All-Star, King scored nearly 20,000 points in a career that began and ended with the Nets (1977-79, 1993) and included five years in New York (1982-87) in the middle. Of note: He set the Nets franchise record for points as a rookie, then lit them up for 60 on Christmas Day 1984.nonadultThe most successful of the bunch with the Nets, 10-time All-Star and surefire Hall of Famer Kidd led New Jersey to two NBA Finals in his seven years in the Garden State (2001-08), and is now in the midst of his first season at Madison Square Garden.nonadult<strong>Tune into YES Network Monday 1/21 3:30pm as The Brooklyn Nets face The New York Knicks.<strong>
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In honor of tonight’s brand new episode of YES Network’s CenterStage featuring lifetime Yankee fan Billy Crystal, we give you our list of the Top 10 Billy Crystal Movies.
Tune into YES at 10pm tonight to watch Billy Crystal on CenterStage.

Honorable Mention: This is Spinal Tap (1984)

10. 61 (Director) (2001)

9. Cars (2006)

8. Analyze That (2002)

7. Throw Momma From The Train (1987)

6. Monsters Inc. (2001)

5. Analyze This (1999)

4. The Princess Bride (1987)

3. Mr. Saturday Night (1992)

2. City Slickers (1991)

1. When Harry Met Sally (1989)

]]>https://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-10-billy-crystal-movies-87sdWed, 19 Dec 2012 16:08:50 -0500In honor of tonight&#39;s brand new episode of YES Network&#39;s CenterStage featuring lifetime Yankee fan Billy Crystal, we give you our list of the Top 10 Billy Crystal Movies.
<a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121219&amp;content_id=40749030&amp;oid=0">Tune into YES at 10pm tonight to watch Billy Crystal on CenterStage.</a><a href=""></a>yesnetworkadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult<a rel="nofollow" href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121219&amp;content_id=40749030&amp;oid=0">Tune into YES at 10pm tonight to watch Billy Crystal on CenterStage.</a><a rel="nofollow" href=""></a>nonadultTop 10 Best Mustaches In Yankee Historyhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-10-best-mustaches-in-yankee-history-87sd
We take a look back through New York Yankee history to give you our list of the top 10 best mustaches to have played in pinstripes.

Honorable Mention: Sparky Lyle

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10. Billy Martin

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9. David "Boomer" Wells

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8. Wade Boggs

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7. Don Mattingly

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6. Jim "Catfish" Hunter

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5. Oscar Gamble

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4. Reggie Jackson

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3. Jason Giambi

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2. Thurman Munson

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1. Rich "Goose" Gossage

]]>https://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-10-best-mustaches-in-yankee-history-87sdTue, 18 Dec 2012 14:33:53 -0500We take a look back through New York Yankee history to give you our list of the top 10 best mustaches to have played in pinstripes.yesnetworkadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadultnonadult<strong>Connect with YES Network on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.twitter.com/yesnetwork">Twitter</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="">/</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/yesnet">Facebook</a><a rel="nofollow" href=""></a></strong>nonadultTop 9 Silliest Potential Sports Nicknameshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-nine-silliest-potential-sports-nicknames-87sd
Since word broke last week that the New Orleans Hornets are set to change their nickname to the Pelicans, reaction has been mixed; Louisiana is “The Pelican State” and many teams (pro and collegiate alike) honor their homelands in a similar way, but to be fair, Pelicans is definitely a less-than-intimidating moniker.

We here at YES are all for the change, especially in light of our previous list of Least Relevant Nicknames including the Hornets, but we decided to do some exhaustive research (read: spend half the day surfing Wikipedia) to see if the future Bayou Birds could've had a better nickname. What we found is that in terms of stateliness, Pelicans is probably as good as it gets ... but there are a lot of other pro sports teams that could have it much, much worse.

]]>https://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-nine-silliest-potential-sports-nicknames-87sdMon, 17 Dec 2012 15:26:39 -0500Since word broke last week that the New Orleans Hornets are set to change their nickname to the Pelicans, reaction has been mixed; Louisiana is "The Pelican State" and many teams (pro and collegiate alike) honor their homelands in a similar way, but to be fair, Pelicans is definitely a less-than-intimidating moniker.yesnetworkadultWe here at YES are all for the change, especially in light of our previous list of Least Relevant Nicknames including the Hornets, but we decided to do some exhaustive research (read: spend half the day surfing Wikipedia) to see if the future Bayou Birds could've had a better nickname. What we found is that in terms of stateliness, Pelicans is probably as good as it gets ... but there are a lot of other pro sports teams that could have it much, much worse.nonadultFor more Niners visit <a href="http://web.yesnetwork.com/theniner/?ymd=20121212">YESNetwork.com</a><a href=""></a>nonadultIn Honor Of 12-12-12: Top 12 New York Yankees To Wear #12https://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/in-honor-of-12-12-12-top-12-new-york-yankees-to-w-87sd
Today is 12-12-12, giving numerists all around the world a chance to celebrate a symmetrical dateline born from the number that signifies a dozen. In celebration of 12-12-12, we’ve come up with a not-so-dirty dozen of the best players to give their Yankees jersey the old 1-2.

In Yankees lore, 45 men have worn the No. 12 since the team began using numbers on their jerseys in 1929. There are plenty of names on that list who are just footnotes in the media guide these days, but among the Nos. 12 are many names that are revered and even a few who are either already in or surely on their way to the Hall of Fame.

HONORABLE MENTION: Billy Martin (1950)

On any list of best Yankees, Billy Martin would be a tough omission for almost any “best of” Yankees list…even this one. No. 1 may be retired in honor of Martin in Monument Park, but in his rookie season, Alfred Manuel Martin played 36 games at second base for the Yankees while wearing No. 12. Billy may have “fired” that jersey the next year, but hey, it still counts!

No. 12: OF Kenny Lofton (2004)

Like Martin, Kenny Lofton is best known for wearing a different number, the No. 7 he sported with the Indians and five other teams. But, in the one season he patrolled center field at Yankee Stadium, Lofton sported No. 12 on his back, an unfortunate fact many opponents found out while watching Lofton rob them of hits with spectacular catches.

No. 11: C/INF Jim Leyritz (1990-92, 1999)

Continuing the trend of No. 12s who achieved fame elsewhere on the numeric dial is Jim Leyritz, who hit his huge postseason home runs in 1995 and 1996 (among other moments) while sporting No. 13. But if you go one click down that dial, 12 is the number Leyritz wore in his first three seasons with the Bombers, and he donned it once again for a portion of the 1999 campaign as well.

No. 10: C Ivan Rodriguez (2008)

Rodriguez was iconic as No. 7 for the Rangers, Marlins, and Tigers, but because of that Mantle guy, “Pudge” had to change it up when he came to the Bombers in 2008. Rodriguez took the No. 12 instead, which made “I-Rod” and A-Rod neighbors on both the alphabetical and numerical roster lists.

No. 9: RHP Vic Raschi (1946)

Raschi won 120 games for the Yankees from 1946-53, and 12 was one of two numbers he wore in his rookie year. We won’t spoil the other, but we’ll give you a hint: the following year, another New Yorker began a career that made it the most famous number in baseball.

No. 8: IF Eric Chavez (2011-12)

Chavez may have bolted for the Arizona desert, but “Ultra-vez,” as John Sterling would call him, was a solid reserve contributor for the Yankees over the last two seasons while resurrecting a career that had been besieged by injuries in recent years.

No. 7: 1B/OF/DH Ron Blomberg (1969, 1971-77)

Blomberg is noted for being the first designated hitter in MLB history, and he took that at-bat in 1973 wearing No. 12 for the Yankees. That piece of history alone makes him worthy of a spot smack dab in the middle of this list.

No. 6: IF Gil McDougald (1951-60)

From 1951-1960, the Yankees went to eight World Series (and won five of them) on the backs of names like Berra, DiMaggio, Mantle, and Rizzuto. But another key contributor of the ‘50s was Gil McDougald, a career .276 hitter who won the 1951 AL Rookie of the Year Award and played in five All-Star Games during his 10-year career.

No. 5: 2B Alfonso Soriano (2002-03)

Soriano wore three different numbers in his first three years with the Yankees, but his near-MVP campaign in 2002 and 30-30 followup in 2003 came while wearing No. 12 – the jersey he has kept throughout his tenures in Texas, Washington, and now Chicago.

No. 4: LHP Herb Pennock (1932-33)

Pennock was a Yankee from 1923-33, and wore both 11 (1929) and 16 (1930-31) before switching to 12 for his final two seasons. All told, he won 162 of his 241 games in pinstripes, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1948.

No. 3: RHP Waite Hoyt (1929)

Hoyt won 157 of his 237 MLB games with the Yankees, and is the second member of the Hall of Fame on this list…but he edges out Pennock because he was the first Yankee to wear No. 12, taking it in 1929 when the Bombers first added numbers to their jerseys.

No. 2: RHP Roger Clemens (1999)

After spending years in Boston and Toronto as No. 21, the newly- Hall of Fame eligible Clemens chose to transpose the digits when he first joined the Yankees and their No. 21, Paul O’Neill, in 1999. “Rocket” soon switched to No. 22, but if you add up the numbers signifying where Clemens ranks on the all-time lists for wins (ninth) and strikeouts (third), you get…12. Spooky!

No. 1: 3B Wade Boggs (1993-97)

Kind of fitting that on the first full day another famed Red Sox third baseman became a Bronx Bomber, it’s Boggs who tops this list…and, to be fair, intentional symmetry aside, the guy does have 3,010 hits, five batting titles, and a plaque in Cooperstown.

]]>https://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/in-honor-of-12-12-12-top-12-new-york-yankees-to-w-87sdWed, 12 Dec 2012 17:47:57 -0500Today is 12-12-12, giving numerists all around the world a chance to celebrate a symmetrical dateline born from the number that signifies a dozen. In celebration of 12-12-12, we&rsquo;ve come up with a not-so-dirty dozen of the best players to give their Yankees jersey the old 1-2.yesnetworkadultIn Yankees lore, 45 men have worn the No. 12 since the team began using numbers on their jerseys in 1929. There are plenty of names on that list who are just footnotes in the media guide these days, but among the Nos. 12 are many names that are revered and even a few who are either already in or surely on their way to the Hall of Fame.nonadultOn any list of best Yankees, Billy Martin would be a tough omission for almost any &ldquo;best of&rdquo; Yankees list&hellip;even this one. No. 1 may be retired in honor of Martin in Monument Park, but in his rookie season, Alfred Manuel Martin played 36 games at second base for the Yankees while wearing No. 12. Billy may have &ldquo;fired&rdquo; that jersey the next year, but hey, it still counts!nonadultLike Martin, Kenny Lofton is best known for wearing a different number, the No. 7 he sported with the Indians and five other teams. But, in the one season he patrolled center field at Yankee Stadium, Lofton sported No. 12 on his back, an unfortunate fact many opponents found out while watching Lofton rob them of hits with spectacular catches.nonadultContinuing the trend of No. 12s who achieved fame elsewhere on the numeric dial is Jim Leyritz, who hit his huge postseason home runs in 1995 and 1996 (among other moments) while sporting No. 13. But if you go one click down that dial, 12 is the number Leyritz wore in his first three seasons with the Bombers, and he donned it once again for a portion of the 1999 campaign as well.nonadultRodriguez was iconic as No. 7 for the Rangers, Marlins, and Tigers, but because of that Mantle guy, &ldquo;Pudge&rdquo; had to change it up when he came to the Bombers in 2008. Rodriguez took the No. 12 instead, which made &ldquo;I-Rod&rdquo; and A-Rod neighbors on both the alphabetical and numerical roster lists.nonadultRaschi won 120 games for the Yankees from 1946-53, and 12 was one of two numbers he wore in his rookie year. We won&rsquo;t spoil the other, but we&rsquo;ll give you a hint: the following year, another New Yorker began a career that made it the most famous number in baseball.nonadultChavez may have bolted for the Arizona desert, but &ldquo;Ultra-vez,&rdquo; as John Sterling would call him, was a solid reserve contributor for the Yankees over the last two seasons while resurrecting a career that had been besieged by injuries in recent years.nonadultBlomberg is noted for being the first designated hitter in MLB history, and he took that at-bat in 1973 wearing No. 12 for the Yankees. That piece of history alone makes him worthy of a spot smack dab in the middle of this list.nonadultFrom 1951-1960, the Yankees went to eight World Series (and won five of them) on the backs of names like Berra, DiMaggio, Mantle, and Rizzuto. But another key contributor of the &lsquo;50s was Gil McDougald, a career .276 hitter who won the 1951 AL Rookie of the Year Award and played in five All-Star Games during his 10-year career.nonadultSoriano wore three different numbers in his first three years with the Yankees, but his near-MVP campaign in 2002 and 30-30 followup in 2003 came while wearing No. 12 &ndash; the jersey he has kept throughout his tenures in Texas, Washington, and now Chicago.nonadultPennock was a Yankee from 1923-33, and wore both 11 (1929) and 16 (1930-31) before switching to 12 for his final two seasons. All told, he won 162 of his 241 games in pinstripes, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1948.nonadultHoyt won 157 of his 237 MLB games with the Yankees, and is the second member of the Hall of Fame on this list&hellip;but he edges out Pennock because he was the first Yankee to wear No. 12, taking it in 1929 when the Bombers first added numbers to their jerseys.nonadultAfter spending years in Boston and Toronto as No. 21, the newly- Hall of Fame eligible Clemens chose to transpose the digits when he first joined the Yankees and their No. 21, Paul O&rsquo;Neill, in 1999. &ldquo;Rocket&rdquo; soon switched to No. 22, but if you add up the numbers signifying where Clemens ranks on the all-time lists for wins (ninth) and strikeouts (third), you get&hellip;12. Spooky!nonadultKind of fitting that on the first full day another famed Red Sox third baseman became a Bronx Bomber, it&rsquo;s Boggs who tops this list&hellip;and, to be fair, intentional symmetry aside, the guy does have 3,010 hits, five batting titles, and a plaque in Cooperstown.nonadultTop 9 Best Athlete-Endorsed Basketball Sneakershttps://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-nine-best-athlete-endorsed-basketball-sneakers-87sd
The holidays are here and for many of the sneaker-philes out there, this year’s letters to Santa likely included a request for a pair of the new Air Jordan XX8s. With the debut of those new kicks this past week, we at YES take a look at the top nine athlete-endorsed basketball sneakers.
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The holiday shopping season is upon us, and for many of the sneaker-philes out there, this year's letters to Santa likely included a request for a pair of the new Air Jordan XX8s that Thunder guard Russell Westbrook debuted in Brooklyn against the Nets on Dec. 4.

The unveiling of those new Jordans led to a heated discussion here at Niner HQ about the hottest kicks of all-time, and thus, you have the birth of a Niner. It seems as if every Tom, Dick, and Harry (and LeBron and Melo) in the NBA has their own shoe these days, but for our money, these nine classics are the ones we would most likely line up around the block on a frigid Black Friday for.

]]>https://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-nine-best-athlete-endorsed-basketball-sneakers-87sdFri, 07 Dec 2012 13:04:53 -0500The holidays are here and for many of the sneaker-philes out there, this year&#39;s letters to Santa likely included a request for a pair of the new Air Jordan XX8s. With the debut of those new kicks this past week, we at YES take a look at the top nine athlete-endorsed basketball sneakers.
For more lists visit <a href="http://www.yesnetwork.com">YESNetwork.com</a><a href=""></a>yesnetworkadultDerek Jeter Still Pulls Hotter Chicks Than Youhttps://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/derek-jeter-still-pulls-hotter-chicks-than-you-87sd
Recently getting flack for his off season appearance, we thought Jeter deserved a little credit for his ability to pull incredibly hot chicks so we put together this impressive list of his top 9 conquests.

Don't worry we didn't forget about the most recent hottie, Minka Kelly. We've devoted an entire photo gallery to her here

]]>https://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/derek-jeter-still-pulls-hotter-chicks-than-you-87sdFri, 30 Nov 2012 15:49:19 -0500Recently getting flack for his off season appearance, we thought Jeter deserved a little credit for his ability to pull incredibly hot chicks so we put together this impressive list of his top 9 conquests.yesnetworkadultTop 9 Top MLB Teams By Presidential Erahttps://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-9-top-mlb-teams-by-presidential-era-87sd
Following the 2012 Election, we here at YES thought it would be fun to see who the most successful Major League Baseball teams were during certain Presidential tenures.

Following the 2012 Election, we here at YES thought it would be fun to see who the most successful Major League Baseball teams were during certain Presidential tenures.

While our results were mostly in line with gut reaction, we were pleasantly surprised to remember that in our surveyed period, several key changes in baseball -- including the implementation of a 162-game schedule (1961), the split into divisional play (1969), the debut of the designated hitter (1973), and three expansions (1969, 1977, and 1993) all happened in years following Presidential elections.

And so, now that both the 2012 MLB season and elections have passed, we present our list of which "local nines" did best under the last nine elected Commanders-in-Chief…and as a note, we combined the Nixon/Ford era into one span because Ford replaced Nixon mid-season in 1974 and simply finished his term, never serving an elected term of his own.

]]>https://www.buzzfeed.com/yesnetwork/top-9-top-mlb-teams-by-presidential-era-87sdFri, 30 Nov 2012 14:19:27 -0500Following the 2012 Election, we here at YES thought it would be fun to see who the most successful Major League Baseball teams were during certain Presidential tenures.yesnetworkadult